The clementine and mandarin campaign is gradually picking up, even in large-scale retail outlets, but with a smaller range of products and display spaces compared to last year. The national campaign is running about a week behind schedule, combined with the still mild temperatures of the last. read more

The Assembly of European Fruit and Vegetable Regions (AREFLH) held its second annual Forum yesterday at the Delegation of the Emilia-Romagna Region to the EU, marking an important milestone with a strong participation of producer organizations and regions, and fruitful discussions. read more

After months of uncertainty and conflicting interpretations, the official clarification from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has arrived regarding the loading and unloading times for goods provided for in article 6-bis of legislative decree 286/2005, as amended by decree-law 73/2025. read more

November, as we all know, does not enjoy a great reputation. It is the month when the days get shorter, temperatures drop, and – as if that weren't enough – the desire to spend also freezes. After the expenses of post-summer return and before the rush for Christmas gifts, consumption experiences a real and read more

The latest analysis by Fepex on United Nations data shows an expanding market: in 2024, global exports of fresh fruit and vegetables reached 148 million tonnes, a 2% increase compared to the previous year. read more

On October 29th, the PINK LADY DAY took place, an event celebrating the Pink Lady apple involving the producer organization MINGUZZI SPA CONSORTILE from Alfonsine (RA) in its 9th edition. In fact, this event was established in 2017 and is renewed each year in a different location. read more

The Clementina Festival 2025 has focused, perhaps as never before, on the reality and prospects of a fruit that represents an identity product for Calabria and for Corigliano-Rossano, the municipality that organized and hosted the event, as well as for the entire Piana di Sibari. read more

The Horeca and food processing industry are driving the demand for IV range potatoes, carrots, onions, and pumpkins. Naturitalia is developing a segment from which market growth is expected in the coming months: the demand for high-service content products. read more

With an estimated production of around 1,800 tons on approximately 360 cultivated hectares, Dulcis™ opens the new commercial season with a significant growth compared to the previous year and a quality level that confirms the success of the project. The harvest, already completed, read more

The orange season in Sicily has officially started, without fanfare but with good prospects in terms of quality and size of the fruits. Ivan Mazzamuto, president of the La Normanna cooperative in Paternò (Catania), is sharing the first moments of the campaign. read more

Starting from November 3rd, Conor is 'on air' with his first national radio spot, broadcasted on Radio Capital and Radio Deejay circuits. For over sixty years, CONOR has been involved in the selection and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables for the catering channels, reaching them. read more

On Sunday, November 9th, the Ravenna City of Art Marathon will take place, one of the most important running races at the national level, and Dole Italia, a leader in the production and distribution of premium quality fresh fruit, will be the official supplier. read more

After several weeks with average temperatures around 15-16 °C, the beginning of November brings a colder climate. The drop, of about 3 °C, in line with what was recorded in the same period in 2024, could favor the consumption of autumn fruits, which has been relatively low so far. read more

The new commercial season of Jingold, the global specialist in kiwifruit, has started off on a high note with its innovative yellow, red, and green-fleshed varieties, confirming its position as one of the major players on the international stage. With a total of 2,500 hectares, 2,000 of which are dedicated to. read more

Apofruit Italia, a cooperative of fruit and vegetable producers with over 2,600 members across Italy, is experiencing a period of significant growth as it celebrates its 65th anniversary since its foundation. In 2025, there was a 20% increase recorded compared to 2024. read more

The Al Ferrara Food Festival, held at Pala SimaBio in Piazza Municipale, featured an event dedicated to the Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear, organized by CSO Italy and the Consortium of the Emilia-Romagna PGI Pear. read more

The campaign for the Angeleno plum, the symbol variety of Italian plums and flagship of Piedmontese production, continues at full speed. This is reported by Stefania Mana, commercial manager of the Joinfruit group, an organization of fruit and vegetable producers based in Verzuolo (Cuneo). read more

The second part of the Kiwi live broadcast on IFN's social channels focused on growth strategies for a category that is becoming increasingly less seasonal and more dynamic. The comparison between production and distribution highlighted how the kiwi, especially the yellow-fleshed variety, continues to prove itself. read more

They contain a component of resistant starch that helps the microbiota in the intestine, are rich in fibers, minerals, and potassium ideal for sports activities, as well as beneficial polysaccharides from the perspective of male fertility and antioxidant polyphenols, and are gluten-free. read more

The global hazelnut supply chain is currently experiencing a phase of significant instability, driven by climatic and phytosanitary factors that are significantly impacting the availability and prices of the raw material. As reported by Il Fatto Quotidiano, in Turkey, the main read more